https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8 Answer 2-3 of the following questions about your own elementary/middle school: 1.How supportive and caring were most of the teachers? 2. Did you feel a sense of safety from violence and bullying? 3. How connected did most students feel to the school? 4. Was your school culturally diverse? If so, did everyone feel welcomed and celebrated? en-us 2018-02-16 20:23:17 UTC 2025-12-18 01:40:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238604911 1. Most teachers were supportive and caring in my elementary school.
2. I always felt safe from violence and bullying.

]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238604911 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238604942 2. I did feel a sense of safety fro violence and bullying. At my school we had a zero tolerance policy towards bullying which made me feel safe. I remember most of the students being nice to one another and caring for eachother
Katie Hesser


]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238604942 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605017 I had the best teacher - inspirational!
Many teachers modeled positive behavior. Most students were very respectful to each other. ]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605017 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605165 2018-03-06 14:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605165 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605208 I came from a school climate that was supportive and encouraging of students whole self. They had diversity nights and different events to include parents and students in the whole experience. I remember feeling welcomed, but I also was less aware of the other cultures around me. Unfortunately, thinking back, the school was very tailored to the majority.]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605208 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605228 1. How supportive and caring were most of the teachers?
Looking back to my elementary school, most teachers were VERY supportive and caring.  They were warm, creative, and went above and beyond to ensure that the kids felt comfortable and happy.

2. How connected did most students feel to the school?
-Although I obviously can't speak for everyone, there did seem to be an overall sense of comfort and connection among the students at my elementary school.  There were many different groups, clubs, and activities for kids to join (not try-out) as well as various opportunities for social interactions.

3. Was your school culturally diverse?
-The unfortunate part about my elementary school was that it was not particularly diverse.  It would have been beneficial for students to form friendships and see the valuable differences between one another.  Because there was very little diversity, I think it made it difficult for a student who was of a different background and that it unfortunate.  Not that any specific negative actions took place, but I can imagine it was not the most comfortable situation for the student.]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605228 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605285 1. My teachers were very caring and supportive to all students. As an incoming student from a different country, many teachers made me feel very welcome with open arms and lots of patience with my language barrier.

2. My first elementary school in the United States made me feel very safe and protected from any sort of danger. As a little second grader, I never had to worry about any dangerous or even think about them.

4. The school I attended was culturally diverse with an amazing ESL program. Students and teachers made students from new places, or immigrants feel very welcome, as well as supported academically and socially. Teachers made it a big deal that there were students from other countries in the classes, which made new students feel very special and involved in the classroom.]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605285 laurie_stanley https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605298 I had a mixture of supportive and not supportive teachers.
I felt totally safe
I think most people felt connected bc it was a catholic school so many families connected through church too.]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605298 monica_esquivel1 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605390 1. Teachers were very welcoming throughout the school.
2. I did feel a sense of safety. 
3. There were many things students could become involved in. ]]> 2018-03-06 14:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605390 amber_companey https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605622 1. Teachers were generally supportive and caring, with the exception of one high school teacher that I had! 2. I did feel safe. 3. Students appeared to enjoy school and were very involved/ready to learn. 4. My middle school and high school were somewhat diverse.]]> 2018-03-06 14:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605622 patricia_zelasko https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605769 2018-03-06 14:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605769 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605861 Ana]]> 2018-03-06 14:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605861 katie_gore https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605944 1.  Most of the teachers were very welcoming and caring.  It was clear that they wanted what was best for the students.  
2. My school was not culturally diverse. My kids go to my elementary school and it is much more diverse now and they do an excellent job including everyone. ]]> 2018-03-06 14:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238605944 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606017 1. I went to 2 elementary schools.  My first school was amazing.  Fun, caring and supportive teachers.  The district closed that school due to enrollment and I had to go to a new school.  That school was very strict.  Evething revolved around a school "currency" system and basically if you were smart and well behaved you did well. (That was me).  My brother was not and had a horrible elementary school experience.  Kids were paddled for poor behavior and ridicule was a staple in discipline. 
2. I always felt safe from violence at both schools.]]> 2018-03-06 14:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606017 anita_illy https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606054 1. My teachers were supportive and caring.
2. I always felt safe when I was at school, never afraid. 
3. I felt somewhat connected.
4. My school was not very diverse.  ]]> 2018-03-06 14:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606054 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606331 Teachers were welcoming throughout the school. I felt very safe from violence and bullying. We all felt connected to the school while we were there. We were not very diverse.

]]> 2018-03-06 14:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606331 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606427 2018-03-06 14:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606427 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606828 I had both: caring and supportive teachers as well as non supportive teachers. ]]> 2018-03-06 14:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238606828 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607117 I attended Whitman Elementary from 1969-1976. I never ever once thought about my safety or bullying at school when I was a kid.  I think this must mean I felt safe, and so did my friends.  We never discussed it, or had lock-down drills back then.

My teachers were very caring and attentive. I always felt secure and safe in my school environment.]]> 2018-03-06 14:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607117 nancy_sepulveda https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607235 My elementary school was okay. At the time it was not very diverse. I was an ELL learner and there weren't many supports to help. I didn't have a good experience with being respected. ]]> 2018-03-06 14:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607235 kelly_thorstenson https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607465 2018-03-06 14:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607465 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607482 I don't remember much from elementary so I am guessing that it was good. Social issues and friendships stand out more than the academics. I also remember having specific teachers that I really liked. 
I always felt safe at school.

]]> 2018-03-06 14:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607482 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607516 1. I attended London middle school. Loved my teachers! They made me feel welcomed and safe.
2. I never felt unsafe.
3. I think most students felt safe and seemed to enjoy school.

]]> 2018-03-06 14:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607516 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607954 2. I did feel safe at school. I saw some bullying, but teachers did a nice job of being proactive and making our school safe. 
3. I think many students felt connected in the younger grades with a small school for elementary grades, but less students felt connected in the older grades due to larger population of students- students involved in activities felt more connected. 
4. My elementary school was very diverse, middle school somewhat diverse, and high school was not diverse.
 ]]> 2018-03-06 14:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238607954 estela_yancy https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238608000 1. My early elementary I attended a school outside USA,.Teacher were very supportive and caring. School felt like a family.
3. I do feel that students felt connected and comfortable.

]]> 2018-03-06 14:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238608000 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238608462 I went to four different elementary schools. The majority of my teachers were very caring and really did enjoy working with children. I always felt safe wherever I went. I was in a bilingual class for k-3 and I did not feel connected to the rest of the school. Even when I was in a general education classroom, I felt disconnected from the rest of the students and teachers.  These schools were not culturally diverse and they didn't do very much to celebrate culture in a genuine way.

]]> 2018-03-06 14:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238608462 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238609238 My elementary school had mostly excellent teachers, with a few who were not so great. The principal was very supportive and caring. There was no diversity whatsoever, which was really unfortunate.]]> 2018-03-06 14:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238609238 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238610171 2. I always felt safe.
3. We are still friends today, we were in the same class from k to 8th grade.
4. It was not diverse at all! It was a Lithuanian Catholic School.]]> 2018-03-06 14:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238610171 https://padlet.com/alicia_duell/d1al88vkjhn8/wish/238610806 My elementary school was like a family--for better or for worse. It was small, homogeneous, Catholic.

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